Need a few good ideas on a special gift for a Christian friend's baby shower? It's likely that your friend will teach spirituality to their baby from the beginning. Luckily, there are plenty of toys, wall hangings, and special nursery items to learn from and love.
From the Very Start
Wall hangings with favorite biblical quotes can be a good morning welcome to the baby each day. Find a wall hanging that includes pretty colors and fun, instructional pictures. These will hold the baby's interest as he or she grows.
It's never too early to read to a child. Look for a child's Bible or a book of simple prayers for children. These are something the family can always enjoy together.
Fun and Education
Do fun and education really go together? Definitely! One childhood favorite is Noah's Ark. Children are fascinated by the many animals and the wonderful Bible story. You can find traditional, plastic, or fabric toy versions of this much-beloved Biblical tale.
Noah's Ark will also appeal to the baby when used as a bedding set theme or in a series of pictures on the walls.
Also look for Christian children's videos, both fiction and nonfiction. Mom and Dad will appreciate the extra instruction these can offer, and their baby will be captured by the images and commentary.
Make it Special
If you enjoy dabbling in crafts, you might consider making Baby's First Prayer Book out of a white photo album.
Print out short, memorable children's prayers and paste them inside the first few pages; the parents can then add on their favorite prayers until the book is filled up.
You can also paint a plain picture frame with text such as "Bless This Child" or "God's Love", and incorporate baby-pleasing images such as lambs, flowers or simple toys.
Play Time
All babies love stuffed animals. There are many Christian-themed stuffed toys available, all of which make wonderful baby shower gifts. Lambs or bears that play the song "Jesus Loves Me" or other beloved children's favorites make wonderful keepsakes. Christian theme bath toys are also available.
The Christening
If you are a close family member and have the baby's mother's okay, you might be given the honor of making or buying the baby's christening outfit and giving it to the family as a baby shower gift. Make sure you purchase or make an outfit that will be large enough for the baby at the time the parents want the christening to take place.
Alternatively, knitting white booties or a white cap to go with the christening outfit would make a wonderful Christian baby shower gift.
If you would like to contribute another type of shower gift related to the baby's christening, buy or decorate a special album with "Baby's Christening" on the front and white faux pearls, small doves, or other decorations placed tastefully on the cover.
The newborn's proud parents will be thrilled that you took the time to select a well-thought out Christian baby shower gift for them to share with their new child.
